The cornerstone of Bi-State's economic development planning assistance is the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS). The CEDS is fully updated every five years, with the last one completed in 2016. Progress reports are done during interim years. The most recent progress report is in draft form and is availble for public review and comments. Through the CEDS planning process, communities across the Bi-State Region help to create an overarching plan that guides and coordinates economic development. The CEDS process is required for the region to receive investment from the U.S. Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administration (EDA). EDA funding has been vital to the region's economy over the years investing in industrial sites, commercial sites, rail facilities and revolving loan funds. The most recent CEDS documents are available below.

Limited hard copies of previous CEDS and progress reports are available for a fee, while supplies last. Digital copies may be available for free or nominal fee. To request a copy of a previous CEDS document, please contact Lisa Miller.